From 2 September to 8 October, comprehensive national Defence training “Namejs 2026” organised by the national Armed Forces will take place throughout Latvia.
comprehensive State Defence training “Namejs 2026” will be attended by soldiers and national guardsmen from all national Armed Forces units, including national Defence Service soldiers, spare soldiers and Allied Armed Forces soldiers. . Cooperation between the national Armed Forces, the Allied Armed Forces and the Civil institution will be further developed during the training period. m.. Cooperation with the crisis Management Centre, State Chancellery and sectoral ministries, their subordinate institutions, State security institutions, several local governments and merchants will continue within the framework of the training, providing the necessary support for the needs of national defence, thus strengthening the comprehensive State defence system in Latvia.
in training “Namejs 2026”, the integration of the national Armed Forces and allies' capabilities will continue, enhancing unit compatibility and the ability to respond in a coordinated fashion to today's security challenges. . Lessons learned from Ukraine and the experience of contemporary armed conflicts are also integrated into the planning and implementation of training. e.. Therefore, during training, particular emphasis will be placed on the use of unmanned systems and the development of anti-drone protection capabilities. . Flights of unmanned aircraft will be intensified in the eastern region of Latvia, including the border area, and their use will be trained for various tasks, while improving the ability to detect, identify and neutralise an opponent's unmanned system s.. Training will also continue to develop and integrate capabilities of all types of forces in joint operations, strengthening national defence capabilities in land, sea, air, cyberspace and the information environment.
in parallel to the exercise, Namejs 2026 will also serve as a platform for practical testing of the capabilities and solutions developed within the framework of the transformation of the national Armed Forces. . Training involving the introduction, integration and verification of new capabilities, procedures and technology is an essential component of the transformation of the national Armed Forces. s.. The solutions developed as part of the Namejs 2026 transformation exercise will be tested under potentially realistic operational scenarios, assessing their effectiveness and practical application. . Learning outcomes will provide feedback for further capacity development and transformation.
Approximately 12000 soldiers and national guardsmen from Latvia and allied countries will take part in the exercises.
The training is organised in cooperation with the Staff of the multinational Division Nordic (NATO). . They will be attended by soldiers from Canada, the United States, Estonia, Lithuania and other allies in the country m.. The units of the Nordic multinational division of NATO, as well as the NATO force Integration Unit Latvia (Latvia) will also be involved in the training.
in training “Namejs 2026”, the national Armed Forces will work closely with the Joint expeditionary force (JEF) to ensure timely monitoring of the situation, implement deterrence measures and strengthen the overall response capacity in the Baltic region. Cooperation demonstrates the unity and readiness OF THE MEMBER States OF JEF to take action in the event of a threat, while improving interoperability and operational procedures. .
In September and October, the national Armed Forces will organise mobilisation exercises within the framework of comprehensive State Defence training “Namejs 2026”. . The purpose of the mobilisation training is to examine and improve the involvement of national guardsmen and reserve soldiers in the combat structure of the national Armed Forces, as well as to improve the procedures for mobilisation and provision of resources s.. During the training, the procedures for reporting national guardsmen and spare soldiers will be checked, as well as the ability to provide staff with equipment and weapons in a short time. . At the same time, the mobilisation of material and technical resources and their involvement in ensuring the fulfilment of the national defence tasks will be trained. The deployment of mobilised staff outside the locations of the teams and involvement in the various tasks will also be exercises.
involvement of civilian institutions in training “Namejs 2026” will be managed by the crisis Management Centre, creating thematic groups (communication, energy, transport, food, etc.), co-ordination of which will provide the necessary support for national defence needs and continuity of activities of the sectors. .
in responding to changing security challenges, the national defence system of Latvia needs to be comprehensive and based on the willingness of all society and state institutions to overcome crises, as well as resilience to external influences. . The comprehensive public defence system includes not only public administration and defence institutions, but also the private sector, businesses, non-governmental organisations and the population. s.. Its aim is to promote the planning, coordination and partnership of functions of national importance between public institutions, the private sector, non-governmental organisations and society in order to strengthen Latvia's resilience to crisis situations.
training “Namejs” is planned in advance and has been ongoing throughout Latvia since 2014. . Regular military training is essential to maintain and strengthen the military capabilities of the national Armed Forces, which must constantly be at a high level. Armed forces must always be prepared to respond to potential threats in a timely and effective manner and to guarantee the security of Latvia. U.. At the same time, strengthening cooperation with state and local government institutions, merchants and allies strengthens the comprehensive state defence system in Latvia.